Misuse of topical over‐the‐counter medication: A case report
Mahesh Mathur, Neha Thakur, Sunil Jaiswal, Nabita Bhattarai, Sambidha Karki, Sandhya Regmi, Supriya Paudel
TL;DR
This case report highlights the risks of misusing over-the-counter topical medications due to lack of proper knowledge.
Contribution
The paper presents a case illustrating the misuse of OTC topical medications and its potential health consequences.
Findings
Improper use of OTC topical medications can lead to toxicity.
Patients may lack the knowledge needed to use these medications safely.
Abstract
Overuse of topical medication is a national issue. Over‐the‐counter (OTC) medications are dispensed to patients directly without a physician's prescription and when used improperly without proper knowledge can lead to their misuse and toxicity.
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TopicsPharmaceutical studies and practices · Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues · Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare